Top rated South indian restaurants in Chennai, India to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated South indian restaurants in Chennai

Experience the best that Chennai has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 283 places from South indian restaurant category.

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Karthi Tiffen Kadai | Breakfast and Dinner

South Indian restaurant

4.90 (43 reviews)

Avartana

South Indian restaurant

Elevated South Indian dishes are served in this upscale restaurant inside a luxury hotel.

4.80 (3.9K reviews)

Keeyas Kitchen

Caterer

👍👍 We saw your pamphlets thro "The Hindu" newspaper. Visited the kitchen and your outlet you maintenance is good and hygienically prepared and packed. Of place kept well. We tasted your food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner and then we ordered dynamic healthy meal box for our company all staffs are enjoyed t...

4.80 (130 reviews)

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai

Hotel

Palatial choice offering elegant rooms & luxe suites with multiple dining options, plus shopping.

4.70 (41.1K reviews)

Jamavar

North Indian restaurant

Posh restaurant in the Leela Palace Chennai Hotel spotlighting upmarket provisions & desserts.

$$$ $

4.70 (233 reviews)

Annam Home Cooked Veg Food

Vegetarian restaurant

👍👍 Since I live alone, I have tried several food delivery places over the years. Especially since I don't take onion or garlic I can easily compare them with Annam. Hands down Annam is the best. The food taste is consistent, no unwanted surprises like, sorry only today we have used onion, or please adj...

4.70 (185 reviews)

Annalakshmi Restaurant

Vegetarian restaurant

Temple-themed vegetarian restaurant offering northern and southern Indian fare, plus Jain cuisine.

$$$ $

4.60 (12.9K reviews)

Anandha Vilas

South Indian restaurant

👍👍 The best place to try kongu style cousine!! Completely satisfied.

$$ $$

4.60 (1.4K reviews)

Southern Spice

South Indian restaurant

Ornately decorated south Indian fine dining restaurant with a carved ceiling in a luxury hotel.

$$$$

4.60 (1K reviews)

Gomathi Saiva Unavagam

South Indian restaurant

👍👍 This little eatery is one of the best in the city for Pongal and Vadai. You need to get there early before 8.30 otherwise the Pongal sells out. The service is very quick and the owner is friendly. A must recommend for those who are visiting the area. And please don't get a car into Mandaveli Lane.

$ $$$

4.60 (388 reviews)

The Raintree

Restaurant

Glamorous bar within a hotel garden featuring nightly DJ sessions and a bar with imaginative drinks.

4.60 (313 reviews)

Yercaud Kitchen

South Indian restaurant

👍👍 went today for lunch.. food taste is good.. no add food color and no Ajinomoto add.. must try

4.60 (39 reviews)

Junior Kuppanna - Forum Mall, Chennai

Restaurant

👍👍 This place is recommended for the appealing staff. The fast service is something these restaurateurs care about. You may be impressed with reasonable prices at this spot. Come here for the pretty ambiance. You can try perfectly cooked fried chicken, fried fish and chicken biryani.

$$$ $

4.50 (3.7K reviews)

Prems Graama Bhojanam

South Indian restaurant

Basic restaurant serving food inspired from rural India made from fresh farm ingredients.

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4.50 (2.7K reviews)

Dakshin

South Indian restaurant

Southern Indian dishes show their regional influences at this temple-style setting with local music.

$$$$

4.50 (1.5K reviews)

Cafe Pramadham

Vegetarian restaurant

👍👍 Cafe Pramadham offers an authentic South Indian dining experience with a delightful blend of flavors and impeccable service. From their flavorful dosas to their meals, every dish is a testament to the chef's skill and dedication. The cozy ambiance and friendly staff add to the overall charm, making...

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4.50 (1.2K reviews)

J Hind

Indian restaurant

Old-fashioned, regionally-inspired Indian dishes are served at this business hotel restaurant.

$$$ $

4.50 (1.1K reviews)

Royal Indianaa

South Indian restaurant

👍👍 Good food. Excellent hospitality. Starters were unique and amazing and the menu is curated by Venkatesh Bhat. Main course was normal like any other places. Costs 1200 Rs per person and if you are staying in Accord you get 20% discount.

$$$ $

4.50 (1K reviews)

Millet Maagic Meal (Alwarpet)

South Indian restaurant

😠 The customer service provided by Millet maagic meal (both branches included) is really pathetic. I have to add that the owner is quite rude and insensitive too. I was their loyal customer upto now and I have given them thousands of Rs of business, running across 2 years - but due to their rigid unr...

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4.50 (828 reviews)

Millet Maagic Meal(Anna Nagar)

Vegetarian restaurant

👍👍 5 stars at the time of dining here, itself. Millets based dishes available at affordable prices.. Dishes made with less oil.. really good.. Everyone should encourage this business.. However, it seems to have a poor customer base for dine in.. not sure about online orderings... management could l...

4.50 (335 reviews)

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Top rated South indian restaurants in Chennai, India